​The Ferris State Bulldogs have officially made history.With a victory over Roosevelt University, Ferris State has captured its 41st consecutive win, surpassing rival Grand Valley State’s previous record and establishing a new benchmark for consecutive victories in NCAA Division II football.What began as an impressive winning streak has turned into one of the most remarkable runs in college football. The Bulldogs have continued to find ways to win, putting together a stretch of dominance that has separated them from the rest of Division II.A Dominant Performance Against RooseveltFerris State left little doubt about its place in Division II history, defeating Roosevelt 63-20 on Saturday at Top Taggart Field. The Bulldogs improved to 11-0 on the season, finishing the regular season undefeated while securing the record-breaking victory.The offense put together another impressive performance, totaling 590 yards. Ferris State scored seven rushing touchdowns, with Marcel Jones finding the end zone three times.The Bulldogs controlled the game from the opening minutes, building a 42-0 lead before Roosevelt managed to get on the scoreboard. The Lakers, who arrived in Big Rapids at 5-5, did not score until the third quarter, and even with Roosevelt finding some offensive success late, Ferris State remained firmly in control.The victory was more than another win in the standings. It was the moment the Bulldogs officially separated themselves from every other Division II program in the record books.Passing Grand Valley State’s RecordFor years, Grand Valley State held the Division II consecutive-win record with 40 straight victories between 2005 and 2007.Now, that record belongs to Ferris State.The Bulldogs entered Saturday tied with their biggest rival after defeating Wayne State 80-0 the previous weekend. With the win over Roosevelt, Ferris secured its 41st consecutive victory, officially moving past Grand Valley’s historic run.There is something particularly meaningful about Ferris State breaking a record previously held by its biggest rival, and about one Michigan school taking the mark from another. The Bulldogs and Lakers have built one of the most recognizable rivalries in Division II football, and Ferris now has another piece of history to add to that rivalry.Saturday added a second line to the record book as well. Ferris State has now won 35 straight games at Top Taggart Field, also a Division II record.The Tony Annese Era ContinuesMuch of Ferris State’s success has come under head coach Tony Annese, who has led the program since 2012 and helped establish the Bulldogs as a national powerhouse.Since capturing their first national championship in 2021, Ferris State has continued to build one of the most successful stretches in program history. The Bulldogs have won four national championships in the last five seasons, including the 2024 and 2025 titles.The current winning streak dates to Aug. 31, 2024, the last time Ferris State lost. That defea